Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer - German (POOL) 2024 - 2025

Position Title :

Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer - German (POOL) 2024 - 2025

Position Type : Temporary

Temporary

Salary Range :

$8,842 per 4 or 5 unit course

Purpose :

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in German Studies during the 2024 - 2025 academic year.

Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need.

The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four total courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters.

Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations.

All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

NOTE : This is an applicant POOL; as such, positions are hired only as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in German Studies with native- or near-native level fluency in German and English. Candidates with ABD or MA and commensurate teaching experience in German Studies or closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching German at the college / university level. Preference will be given to outstanding candidates who, in addition to TA experience, have a record of excellence in teaching German courses at least two or more years at the University level.

Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in Second-language acquisition & pedagogy. Expertise and experience with ACTFL Standards-based teaching and assessment and instructional technologies.

A strong interdisciplinary background and ability to teach courses that connect with other disciplines (STEM, Business, Public Health, Women’s and Gender Studies, Art and Art History, Film Studies) and SCU Centers of Distinction (Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics) are also highly desirable.

Demonstration of inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity,

Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

TEACHING (100%)

Fulfill all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including but not limited to :

Teach no more than two courses per quarter and no more than four courses over three academic quarters (fall, winter, spring).

• Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;
• Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
• Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
• Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;

Teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or work with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee

Work in conjunction with Language coordinator on course development, pedagogy and assessment.

SERVICE (0%)

This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT :

Course start dates vary by quarter :

Fall 2024 Contract Start Date : September 1, 2024; Fall classes begin : September 23, 2024

Winter 2025 Contract Start Date : December 16, 2025; Winter classes begin : January 6, 2025

Spring 2025 Contract Start Date : March 1, 2025; Spring classes begin : March 31, 2025

HOW TO APPLY :

APPLICANT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED :

To be considered for the position, the following documents MUST be submitted :

Letter of interest, specifying qualifications, teaching experience and teaching philosophy

Current curriculum vitae

Evidence of teaching excellence, such as teaching evaluations and sample syllabi

References and graduate transcripts should be made available upon request

NOTE : This is an applicant POOL; as such, positions are hired only as needed

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization.

Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states : California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois.

Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Work Authorization :

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.